Class: College Prep Biology Unit: “Genetics” Topic: DNA replication
Instructional Objectives: Students should be able to…
Students will describe the DNA replication process in their own words
Students will be able to identify the location of DNA replication in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Opening:
On the desk will be a model of the DNA double helix. I will ask the students if they know what the structure is. I will also ask students to remind me of the parts that make up the double helix. As they tell me, I will write their responses up on the board.
On another section of the board I will ask student to remind me of the three main roles of DNA. I will also write these down on the board as the students relay them to me.
"Today we will be focusing on the process of DNA replication. How do you think it knows when to replicate?"
Time:
Activity
9:00-9:109:11-9:50
I will review what was learned the day before.
I will review the process of DNA replication through a series of power point notes that introduce
DNA ligase
Semiconservative replication
DNA polymerase
DNA helicase
The direction of synthesis
Assignment:
Students will write a paragraph in their own words describing the process of DNA replication
Closing: I will close the lesson by reviewing the main points one last time and giving students their homework assignment. The homework will require students to write a paragraph in their own words describing the process of DNA replication. They will recieve an extra point if they can use an analogy that compaires transcription to something familiar in the world around them.
Unit: “Genetics”
Topic: DNA replication
Instructional Objectives: Students should be able to…
- Students will describe the DNA replication process in their own words
- Students will be able to identify the location of DNA replication in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Opening:On the desk will be a model of the DNA double helix. I will ask the students if they know what the structure is. I will also ask students to remind me of the parts that make up the double helix. As they tell me, I will write their responses up on the board.
On another section of the board I will ask student to remind me of the three main roles of DNA. I will also write these down on the board as the students relay them to me.
"Today we will be focusing on the process of DNA replication. How do you think it knows when to replicate?"
Assignment:
- Students will write a paragraph in their own words describing the process of DNA replication
Activity Materials Needed:- Projector
- Notes
- animations
Resources Needed:http://www.johnkyrk.com/DNAreplication.html
Closing:
I will close the lesson by reviewing the main points one last time and giving students their homework assignment. The homework will require students to write a paragraph in their own words describing the process of DNA replication. They will recieve an extra point if they can use an analogy that compaires transcription to something familiar in the world around them.